B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered Contact Information Name of Institution: Bowie State University Mailing Address: 14 Jericho Park Road, Bowie MD 2715 Phone Number of Department: (31)86-3166 (Jennifer Johnson) (31) 86 331 The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CTEL) Phone # of Financial Aid Office: (31) 86 354 Call Student Accounts (31) 86 349 for Tuition and Fees Degree Program Accreditation: Yes Name of Key Contact in Department: Jennifer Johnson Fax: (31) 86 33 Institution Website: www.bowiestate.edu Program Website: www.bowiestate.edu/home/teaching/programs/academics/d epartments/teaching/programs/bs-early Accrediting Body: Middle States Commission on Higher Education Email Address for Key Contact: jmjohnson@bowiestate.edu Program Degree Offered BA of Sciences in Early Childhood and Special Education License Accredited Name of College or School Issuing Credential The Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning (CTEL) Early Childhood Credit Hours Total Credit Hours 65 126 Program Information Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List any special prerequisites like placement tests CORE REQUIREMENTS SPAN 11 First-Year Spanish I or FREN 11 French I or EDUC 43 Sign Language 3 PSYC 32 Child Psychology 3 MATH 21 Geometry 3 PHED 19 Movement Education for Elementary and Early Childhood 1 Students pursuing a degree in Early Childhood/Special Education must complete 126 semester hours of course work. CORE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (65 sem. hrs.) EDUC 11 Introduction to Education 3 EDUC 21 Human Growth and Development 3 EDUC 242 Literature for Children 3 EDUC 32 Instructional Technology for the Classroom 1 EDUC 314 Assessment for Reading Instruction 3 1
Average # of EC courses offered each 5 Average # of EC courses offered online each Average # of EC courses offered in summer Average # of courses offered in Spanish each Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night EDUC 315 Processes and Reading Acquisition 3 EDUC 316 Foundations of Education 3 2 (elective courses) Summer courses offered based on demand B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered continued Average # of EC courses offered per (not summer) on Saturday Average # of EC students per advisor. # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in FY 12 Satellite campuses with EC courses (number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in FY 12 Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in FY 12 List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation agreements are in place 2 5 2:3 (2 students per advisor with 3 advisors) In-State Tuition per credit: $27. Out-of-State per credit:$641. $58.33/credit hr In-State Tuition per credit: $27. Out-of-State per credit:$641. $58.33/credit hr n/a Students can transfer a maximum of 65 credits from a twoyear college or up to 9 credits from a four-year college but only a total of 9 credit hours. Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer policy (from 2-year institutions to your university) Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY 12 Immigration status verified for admission Students can transfer a maximum of 65 credits from a twoyear college or up to 9 credits from a four-year college but only a total of 9 credit hours. http://www.bowiestate.edu/admissions/transfer/ 2 (8 week courses, 1 online) 25 across Education Dept. No Notes Students use faculty as advisor, but only after students has reached 6 credit hours. Students must visit their advisor before the start of classes. 2
B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered Contact Information Name of Institution: Catholic University Mailing Address: 62 Michigan Ave, NE Washington, D.C. 264 Phone Number of Department: (22) 319-6693 Phone # of Financial Aid Office: (22) 319-537 Degree Program Accreditation: Yes Name of Key Contact in Department: Dr. Carole W. Brown Agnes Cave Fax: (22) 319 4463, Undergraduate Programs Institution Website: www.cua.edu Program Website: education.cua.edu/undergraduate/undergraduate.cfm Accrediting Body: NAEYC/NCATE Nationally Recognized Program Email Address for Key Contact: brownc@cua.edu cave@cua.edu Program Degree Offered BA of Early Childhood Education License Accredited Name of College or School Issuing Credential School of Art and Sciences Early Childhood Credit Hours 4 three-credit hour courses are required for graduation Total Credit Hours 12 Program Information Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Students must apply to major in education studies. o The student must be admitted to the School of Arts and Sciences. o The student must be in good standing, not be on academic probation for any reason prior to admission to this program, and maintain a GPA of 2.3. An interview with the program coordinator, Dr. Thomas Long, is generally required. Dr. Long may be contacted by email (Long@cua.edu) or phone, 22-319-589. Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List N/A any special prerequisites like placement tests Average # of EC courses offered each 11 Average # of EC courses offered online each 1 3
Average # of EC courses offered in summer Average # of courses offered in Spanish each Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night Most starting at 4:15pm, some at 5:1pm, others at 7:1pm depending on how many students are interested B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered continued Average # of EC courses offered per (not summer) on Saturday Average # of EC students per advisor. 2-3 # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in FY 12 Satellite campuses with EC courses (number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in FY 12 Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in FY 12 $88. per credit hour (part time) $2,64 3-credit course 212 $88. per credit hour (part time) $2,64 3-credit course 212 List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation agreements are in place Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer http://admissions.cua.edu/transfer/credits.html policy (from 2-year institutions to your university) Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated format (only on graduate level) (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY 12 4 Immigration status verified for admission No 4
B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered Contact Information Name of Institution: Gallaudet University Mailing Address: 8 Florida Ave, NE Washington, D.C. 22 Phone Number of Department: (22) 651-553 Fax: (22) 651-586 Phone # of Financial Aid Office: (22) 651-529 Degree Program Accreditation: Yes Name of Key Contact in Department: Tramell Henson or Florence Vold Institution Website: www.gallaudet.edu Program Website: www.gallaudet.edu/education/undergrate_programs.html Accrediting Body: NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) Email Address for Key Contact: Florence.vold@gallaudet.edu Florence Vold, (deaf professor) Program Degree Offered BA of Early Childhood Education Specialization Program Information License Name of College or School Issuing Credential Early Childhood Credit Hours Total Credit Hours Department of Education 62 12 Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List any special prerequisites like placement tests Major in Education Completed Undergraduate Teacher Education Program application. Praxis 1 scores. (ACT or SAT scores can be used in place of Praxis scores. To deine acceptable scores, please contact the Undergraduate Program Director) Submission of a minimum of three disposition evaluations by current and former professors. A 2.75 or higher cumulative grade point average. Submission of portfolio including a resume, educational philosophy and lesson plan. A personal interview with member(s) of the Undergraduate Teacher Education Admissions Committee. Required major and related courses 62 hours: Pre-professional Component EDU 25 Introduction to Education and Teaching (3) EDU 311 Foundations of Literacy: Teaching and Learning (3) EDU 32 Early Childhood Environments (3) 5
EDF 323 Educational Psychology (3) MAT 171 Basic Concepts of Mathematics for EC and Elementary Teachers I (3) MAT 172 Basic Concepts of Mathematics for EC and Elementary Teachers II (3) PSY 311 Development I: Child Psychology (3) In order to obtain a teaching license from the District of Columbia you must be recommended for licensure by the Gallaudet University Department of Education. It is possible for an Education major to complete a degree in Education and not be recommended for a teaching license. In order to be recommended for teaching license education majors must meet all graduation requirements and satisfactorily complete the required performance assessments for their program. These performance assessments include: Praxis 2 exams (exams vary by content area) Content area assessment (one or more) Lesson Planning Assessment Student Teaching Evaluation Disposition Assessment Student Teaching Teacher Work Sample Average # of EC courses offered each 6 Average # of EC courses offered online each Average # of EC courses offered in summer Average # of courses offered in Spanish each Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered continued Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Average # of EC courses offered per (not summer) on Saturday $621.5 per credit hour (part time) Average # of EC students per advisor. Did not respond # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in FY 12 Satellite campuses with EC courses (number and location) Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY_12 N/A Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in FY 12 Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in FY 12 N/A-no online courses N/A- no online courses 6
List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation agreements are in place Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer policy (from 2-year institutions to your university) Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY 12 N/A N/A Did not respond Immigration status verified for admission N/A ****To be accepted into any department at Gallaudet, ALL students must be fluent in sign language as most courses are instructed in sign language. According to the admissions office, the Gallaudet library does offer free sign language for students who are interested in learning and attending their university. 7
Contact Information C. Degree(s) with Requiring Licensure Offered Name of Institution: Howard University Mailing Address: Howard University School of Education 2441 4 th St., NW Washington, DC 259 Phone Numbers in Early Childhood Department Fax: 22-86-259 General: BS-ECE: BS-Human Development: Phone Number of Financial Aid Office: 22-86-282 Early Childhood Degree Program Accreditation: Yes Name of Key Contact in Department: Fang Wu, PhD-Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education, Coordinator of Early Childhood Education Program Dr. James Jackson, Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction 22-86-734 22.86.4948 22.86.7522 Institution Website: www.howard.edu Program Website: www.howard.edu/schooleducation OR http://www.howard.edu/schooleducation/departments/can di/ci_eche.html Accrediting Body: National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education & recognized nationally by NAEYC Email Address for Key Contact: f_wu@howard.edu jt_jackson@howard.edu Program Description Degree Offered BS in Human Development with a certification in Early Childhood Teacher Edu. License Name of College or School Issuing Credential Early Childhood Credit Hours Total Credit Hours Accredited School of Education 3 128 Program Information Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List any special prerequisites like placement tests Application Deadlines February 15 th (Fall) November 1st(Spring) April 1st(Summer) Must take: ECED16- Intro to Early 8
Average # of EC courses offered each 3-6 Average # of EC courses offered online each 1-2 Average # of EC courses offered in summer Average # of courses offered in Spanish each Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night Childhood Education EDUC2- Educational Psychology C. Degree(s) with Requiring Licensure Offered continued Average # of EC courses offered per (not summer) on Saturday Average # of EC students per advisor. 1 # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in FY 12 Satellite campuses with EC courses (number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in $799/hr FY 12 Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Tuition FY 12 Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in FY 12 $799/hr tuition $145/semester(self help/tech fees) List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation agreements are in Did not know place Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer policy http://www.howard.edu/enrollment/ (from 2-year institutions to your university) admission/transfer.htm Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY 12 BA- Human Development- Immigration status verified for admission No Notes The undergraduate candidate for the baccalaureate degree (128 credit hours) with 3 credits in human development is eligible for the MAT in the 5-year program in Early Childhood Education. Successful adherence to the program scheme is necessary for admittance. Formal application and admission to the graduate school and completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours is required to complete the 5th year. 9
B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered The Early Childhood Education program is under review. At this time, the program will not be admitting any NEW students into their ECE program. Contact Information Name of Institution: University of the District of Columbia Mailing Address: 42 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 28 Phone Number of Department: CCDC (22) 274-58 Phone # of Financial Aid Office: (22) 274-56 Degree Program Accreditation: Yes Name of Key Contact in Department: Dr. Mary Dilworth Fax: (31) 45-2891 Institution Website: www.udc.edu Program Website: www.udc.edu/college_arts_and_sciences/ba_early_childho od_education Accrediting Body: National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education & Middle States Commission on Higher Education Email Address for Key Contact: Mary.dilworth@udc.edu & 22-274-6817 Program Degree Offered BA-Human Development License N/A Name of College or School Issuing Credential College of Arts and Sciences Early Childhood Credit Hours 24/credit hrs in preschool or infant/toddler focus 42/credit hrs in core/foundation courses Total Credit Hours 12 BA- Early Childhood Education Program under review College of Arts and Sciences 69 126 Program Information Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements University Admission Requirements: must adhere to these Applicants interested in admission to the Flagship must have earned a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and meet the following minimum academic standards: Earned a 2.5 high school GPA and a 12 SAT or 16 ACT Score OR Earned a 2. high school GPA and 14 SAT or 19 ACT Score Applicants who do not meet the above requirements are still eligible for 1
admission to the Flagship if they achieve minimum scores on the ACCUPLACER examination sub-tests as follows: English Score: 86 Mathematics Score: 85 Reading Score: 78 First time in college applicants who have been out of school for a significant length of time are encouraged to take and submit their ACCUPLACER scores to UDC to assist the Office with their application review and admissions decision. Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List any special prerequisites like placement tests Average # of EC courses offered each Average # of EC courses offered online each Average # of EC courses offered in summer Average # of courses offered in Spanish each Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night Candidates must complete practicum and field experiences which are a part of many of the courses in the curriculum. 15 2 7 B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered continued Average # of EC courses offered per (not summer) on Saturday Average # of EC students per advisor. 15 # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in FY 12 1 Satellite campuses with EC courses (number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Fees for on-campus, seated courses in in FY 12 Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in in FY 12 Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in in FY 12 List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation agreements are in place Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer policy (from 2-year institutions to your university) Yes, but moving toward centralizing $36.47/credit hr- Resident Rate $349.8/credit hr- Metro Rate $69.8/credit hr- Non-resident Rate $3/credit hr N/A N/A Community College of the District of Columbia Transfer students are eligible for admission to the Flagship if they meet the following criteria: Earned 3 college credit or more and have an aggregate GPA of 2. or higher OR Earned less than 3 college credits and earned a H.S. GPA of 2.5 or higher Transfer students who are taking 11
college courses during their semester of application such that they will have earned 3 credits and whose aggregate GPA on credits earned to date is 2. or higher are admitted to the Flagship. Such students must provide UDC with their final transcripts demonstrating that they have earned an aggregate 2. GPA or will not be able to register for Flagship courses and must enroll in the Community College instead. Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Provide # of degrees awarded by type in in FY 12 9-15 Immigration status verified for admission No 12
B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered Contact Information Name of Institution: University of Maryland Mailing Address: University of Maryland, Offices of Students Services, College of Education, 124 Benjamin Building College Park, MD 2742 Phone Number of Department: Fax: (31) 45 2891or 31-314-5887 31-45-2364 Phone # of Financial Aid Office: (31) 314-9 Degree Program Accreditation: Yes Name of Key Contact in Department: Shannon Hayes, College of Education Academic Advisor and Student Services Program Institution Website: www.umd.edu Program Website: www.education.umd.edu/studentinfo/undergraduate/info/ug programrequire.html Accrediting Body: NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) Email Address for Key Contact: shays@umd.edu Degree Offered BA of Science Degree Early Childhood Education License Name of College or School Issuing Credential Early Childhood Credit Hours Total Credit Hours Accredited School of Education 6 122 Program Information Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Completion of 45 credits or more. Minimum 2.75 cumulative UM grade point average with at least one semester s grades (12-15 credits) at UM. Completion of freshman English Composition with a C or better. Completion of a freshman level math course (College Algebra or higher) with a C or better. Completion of EDHD 22 with a grade of B or better. Completion of Gateway Courses with a cumulative GPA of a 2.7 o Biological Science with Lab o Physical Science with Lab o MATH 212 Elements of Numbers o MATH 213 Elements of Geometry Completion of the Praxis I Pre Professional Skills Test with Maryland passing scores in each section (Scores should be sent directly to the College of Education - Institution Code 5814): o Reading: 177; Writing: 173; Mathematics: 177 13
Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List any special prerequisites like placement tests Average # of EC courses offered each Average # of EC courses offered online each Average # of EC courses offered in summer Average # of courses offered in Spanish each Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night List of Prior Experiences: A list and brief description of previous paid and/or volunteer experiences in early childhood education should be included. Goal Statement: In the goal statement you should introduce yourself to us as a potential early childhood education professional. Three letters of recommendation are required. Applications must be complete when turned in and should contain transcripts, Praxis scores, a summary of prior experience in early childhood education, a goal statement, and three letters of recommendation. 4 pre-professional, 3-6 professional programs B. Degree (s) with Requiring Licensure Offered continued Average # of EC courses offered per (not summer) on Saturday Average # of EC students per advisor. 8 # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in FY 12 Satellite campuses with EC courses (number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for oncampus, seated courses in FY 12 In-state per credit: $299. Out-of-state per credit: $165. Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Athletics $67.3 Shuttle Bus $42.53 Stamp Union Fee $76.49 Student Activity $17.7 Recreation Building $87.1 Performing Arts $17.76 Sustainability Fee $2.5 Health Center $9.1 Auxiliary Facilities $13.24 Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in FY 12 Fees for FY 12 List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation agreements are in place Fees applicable but no EDU classes offered in online format All MD state 2 year institutions 14
Provide link or text which describes student http://www.admissions.umd.edu/requirements/transferstudents.php degree transfer policy (from 2-year institutions to your university) Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY 12 25 Immigration status verified for admission No 15
Contact Information C. Degree(s) with Requiring Licensure Offered Name of Institution: Washington Adventist University Mailing Address: 76 Flower Ave #424 Takoma Park, MD 2912 Phone Number of Early Childhood Department: General: 31-891-4185 Phone Number of Financial Aid Office: 31-891-47 Early Childhood Degree Program Accreditation: Yes Name of Key Contact in Department: Veronique Anderson Fax: 31-891-423 Institution Website: www.wau.edu Program Website: http://wau.edu/index.php?option=com_content &view=category&layout=blog&id=256&itemi d=351 Accrediting Body: The Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Email Address for Key Contact: vanderso@wau.edu Program Description Degree Offered Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education License Accredited Name of College or School Issuing Credential School of Graduate & Professional Studies Early Childhood Credit Hours Total Credit Hours 72 128 Program Information Requirements for admission to early childhood (EC) degree program. Include admission requirements Accelerated Bachelors Degree Requirements: For students who transfer in at least 56 general education course credits toward the bachelor degree, this is a 72-hour program Complete an online application ($5 fee is waived), or print a paper application and mail with a $5 application fee. Request previous academic institutions to send your official academic transcripts directly to SGPS. Work at least 25 hours per week in an early childhood educational or care giving setting. Must provide evidence of current work experience. Provide a Professional Summary writing sample. Supply a written summary of your work experience in at least 1 words. Submit two letters of recommendation (one must come from your direct supervisor or someone familiar with 16
your work in early childhood education). Complete at least 48 credits of prerequisites (ask an admissions representative for more details.) Send all materials to: SGPS Enrollment Services Washington Adventist University 76 Flower Avenue Takoma Park, MD 2912 Requirements to enroll in EC classes. List Course Enrollment requires assessment levels at college any special prerequisites like placement tests level English, Reading and Writing Average # of EC courses offered each 16 Average # of EC courses offered online each Average # of EC courses offered in summer Average # of courses offered in Spanish each Average # of EC courses offered per Term (not summer) at night C. Degree(s) with Requiring Licensure Offered continued 2 3 13 Average # of EC courses offered per (not summer) on Saturday None on Sat; offered on Sun as necessary Average # of EC students per advisor. 3-4 # total T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood BA Scholarships in FY_12_ Satellite campuses with EC courses ((number and location) Tuition cost per credit hour offered for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Fees for on-campus, seated courses in FY 12 Tuition cost per credit hour offered for online/distance learning courses in FY 12 Fees for online/distance learning courses offered in FY 12 List all 2-year schools with whom EC articulation agreements are in place Provide link or text which describes student degree transfer policy (from 2-year institutions to your university) Average # of EC courses offered per Term in accelerated format (courses offered in 6 to 8 weeks) Provide # of degrees awarded by type in FY 12 1-Southern Maryland $76/hr $1,35/semester(technology fee) $41/hr $2/semester(technology fee) No agreements however we have students from Montgomery College and Howard Community College among many others Request previous academic institutions to send your official academic transcripts directly to SGPS. 16 BA- Early Childhood Education: Immigration status verified for admission No 17